Today started with a long hike into the Laguna Mountains. These are short hilly mountains but the range seems to be about 20 miles wide with successively higher peaks finally breaking into a pine forest.

I filled all my containers with water at Pioneer Mail Stop picnic area. And headed into a 24 mile waterless stretch. 

I stopped hiking after something over 30 miles for the day and had the “Hilton Penthouse” of camp-spots.

The night was great. Lovely cool weather for sleeping. No preparation for the heat of TD3.
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Last summer the Canadian border opened at Manning Park, BC. I walked the last 70 miles with a sense of joy and gratitude, the monument was crowded with people from all over the world, finally able to compete their dream.
The summer of '23 was incredible for another reason. Lonely for the simple pleasure and renewing life of long distance trail hiking I decided to begin the Continetal Divide Trail !
I hiked from the south I-15 crossing to Canada (about 900 miles), experiencing windstorms, a blizzard, twice daily thunderstorms and days without seeing even a human footprint.
I was hooked! Stay tuned as Wingman and I restart the blog chronicling the remaining 2100 miles of the CDT, from Mexico to Montana.
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Debbie and I are very excited for you and praying for a safe and blessed trip.
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Thank you!!
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30 miles a day! wow! Make sure you stop to enjoy the view… đ I’m so inspired by you! â¤
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